Mat Pilates Exercise Program in Patients With Axial Psoriatic Arthritis

Izmir Katip Celebi University

Status

Invitation-only

Conditions

Psoriatic Arthritis

Treatments

Other: Mat Pilates Exercises

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT06176586

PSApilex

Details and patient eligibility

About

The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of mat Pilates exercises on spinal mobility, spinal muscle endurance, disease activity, fatigue, emotional well-being, physical performance, and overall quality of life in Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) patients with axial involvement.

Full description

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease commonly accompanied by joint involvement known as psoriatic arthritis (PsA) [1]. PsA is a subgroup of spondyloarthritis and is characterized by peripheral arthritis, dactylitis, enthesitis and spondylitis. Axial involvement, which occurs in approximately 40% of PsA patients may affect the entire spine, particularly the sacroiliac joint, leading to reduced cervical rotation, lateral flexion and anterior flexion of the spine [2,3]. Exercise interventions in PsA primarily aim to relieve pain, improve mobility and enhance functional capacity [4]. Mat Pilates exercises have been demonstrated as a safe and beneficial intervention in various rheumatic diseases, exhibiting significant improvements in functional status, fatigue, disease activity, pain, and overall quality of life [5-7]. Additionally, Pilates has been reported as effective in maintaining and enhancing spinal mobility [8,9]. However, despite these favorable outcomes, the efficacy of Pilates exercises in PsA remains unexplored.

The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of mat pilates exercises in psoriatic arthritis patients with axial involvement.

Enrollment

48 estimated patients

Sex

Female

Ages

18 to 65 years old

Volunteers

No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Being classified as PsA according to CASPAR Classification Criteria
Being between the ages of 18-65
Volunteering to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

Any additional systemic disease other than PsA
Any other condition that may prevent participation/continuation of the exercise program or completion of the assessments
Regular exercise habits (following a structured exercise program at least 3 days a week)
Being included in a physiotherapy and rehabilitation program within the last 6 months